Loyalty to petrified opinions never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul in this world - and never will.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sticking to old ideas never led to freedom or progress.
- In plain terms
- Old beliefs do not free people.
- What can you take from it?
- Challenge outdated traditions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs should be freed?
- Is loyalty always good?
Another view
Some traditions provide stability.
More from Mark Twain
Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any.
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